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4/19/2003 8:34:14 PM EDT
Please help me to understand why I would not want to get this (http://www.glocksbr.com/axami/shop.php?grd=102&prd=104) for a cheaper Rail system, than other more expensive Rail systems?

I am trying to understand, and I know the ARMs system is a complete system, but for $350+, please help me to understand.

Is the above just a cheaper, dont bother its going to break or not work the way I want it too, or is it in fact functional and I would be fine with this purchase?

THanks....

ReaperVelle
4/19/2003 8:50:06 PM EDT
[#1]
It depends on what you want to do with it.  If it is just for a flashlight or a grip, it would be fine.  I don't think they would work well for maintaining a zero on optics.
4/19/2003 8:52:07 PM EDT
[#2]
Something like a SIR soes a lot more than just give you a rail. If you want or need all that it offers is only a question you can answer for yourself. Here's a good read that might help you to decide if you want or need all the advantages of a SIR or not.

[url]http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=153879&w=searchPop[/url]
4/19/2003 9:32:21 PM EDT
[#3]
Yet again, this is what I needed.

Knowledge....ahh yes....Do I need a SIRs, no, Do I still want a SIRs, Possibly (Looks and Function baby  :)

For now, all I really need is a grip and light so I will probally order the cheaper rail from www.glocksbr.com, the flatop should be able to mount optics from there (Im assuming) when $$ allows.

Thanks all
4/20/2003 9:33:54 AM EDT
[#4]
With this rail system, you can only have the rails mounted in the 12 and 6 o'clock position.  You are certainly not going to mount the light in the 12 position, are you?  That would leave the foregrip and light mounted on the 6 position rail and would interfere with the sling swivel, unless you use a side sling adapter.  If you turn the handguards to the 3 and 9 o'clock position to position the light on the side, your foregrip is now on a lateral axis.



4/20/2003 2:11:21 PM EDT
[#5]
I guess a Slide Sling Adapter is what I will need, as I was figuring on mounting both at 6 o'clock.

How does it intefere?  Just wondering.  Does the light get hung up on the sling itself?

Thanks,

ReaperVelle
4/21/2003 11:59:47 AM EDT
[#6]
The light will mostlikely extend past or almost past the front sight tower, inwhich the sling swivel is attached to.  The sling swivel would now be resting on your light, hence making the sling inoperable.
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